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.... kSJjOflN WlJ JEAN 10-trniGST, KOCXBT Be CHAPTER VL I (Continued.) John Winthrop. counsel. and Palmer Earle. creditor, bad, perhaps, never in their lire had a more sincere or earseat desire, than then, in wishing thin woman away. Palmer Earle. stern, strong, unyielding business man. hold* ? ? " ?KiiaKnn<1 Ka Iflg a^UIUBl U1UI WU1U4IU 9 uuoimuu %MV heaviest weight of debt; Palmer Earle. Indomitable in action between his counsel and Graham's counsel; Palmer Earle, up to that moment thoroughly convinced that he was Just and honorable to the utmost letter of honor and justice; Palmer Earle. before this mall, proud, beautiful woman, with her level eyes and steady lips, felt that 11 illlglil ue ik was iwrucr tuau uc need be. mod unyielding where yielding might be wiser! He was not softhearted; he would hare been the first to scorn such an Insinuation; and he was not to be moved from his business level of honor. But, apart from softBest of heart or trace of sentment be could not meet the quiet eyes of Alecia Graham and feel at ease. He leaned hit head upon his hand, bis elbow upon the desk, and sat In atyence for a moment; whether relenting or waiting for hit counsel to speak, how could she know? John Wlnthrop. counsel against this woman's husband, looking at the case from all aides with jus dee. as he tried to do, having already decided, could not be moved.' It would merely be relenting because of the woman, and that he would never admit. He would have been glad to send her away with a lighter heart, and again bring upon htm face that transfizurlns smile that made even that room something the better, bat he would sot do it, for be felt convinced ? perfectly convinced? that he was right, and judging for his client, would be guilty of dishonor Should be decide against him. Perhaps?but this be would not otter, even to uls own heart?perhaps, because he was so moved by her beauty and purity and pride of womanhood be would not yield to her pleading. No woman had ever so moved him. He WMHB oeauk/, u r?cijr nmn uiimm who Is not thoroughly Indifferent to what Is good and high, bat he held a woman's constancy and will as rather Weak?not to be relied upon. He had expected tears and entreaties, and was prepared to meet them; and had not been called upon to meet them; and his heart struggled with his strong will fiercely before Alecia?Harold Graham's wife. But he would not yield. Palmer Earle lifted his head presently, as he did so meeting Alecia's yes, and turned to his counsel. He placed implicit reliance upon John Wlnthrop's judgment and justice. "We have done everything that is possible, Mr. Wlnthrop? Are you quite assured there Is no means of compromising the matter? No allowance of time? No adjustment of a reasonable per cent? I desire to be entirely just to every one, and would be specially glad to grant any request of Mrs. Graham's. I have known ber husband slightly socially, and had long business relations with him, and have found him honorable until this failure came without notice or warning. If you can suggest any way out of the difficulty I shall be glad to accede to It, even at a loss to myself." Still John Winthrop would not yield. "I have considered the matter carefully and without prejudice," he said, quietly, but with new sternness in his voice, as though he would repel any further pleading on the part of this woman. "As you say. I desire to be just at all times. Your claim against Mrs. Graham's husband is exceedingly heavy, and as yet but a slight portion has been met. Mr. Graham placed everything, he says, in the bands of his creditors to meet liabilities. But of this 1 am not quite convinced. A man should honorably give up all that he possesses at such a time, and his wife should make such effort also. You will pardon me. Mrs. Graham, if my words sound harsh, but your diamonds and your fortune. I understand " Alecla's proud bead was lifted with ft trifle more pride, and her eyes flamed into his, a deep red spot glowing in each cheek. Otherwise she was perfectly calm. "My diamonds," she said, and her voice was no longer sweet or gentle, but cut like ice upon her listeners? "my diamonds are mine. Mr. Winthrop. Why should 1 yield them up?" "Put It remains to be proved whether or not Mr. Graham purchased them prior to his financial embarrassment. Mrs. Graham. If be did not?" ? "My jewels were every one bought for me before my husband's financial embarrassments. Mr. Winthrop." interrupted the steady voice. "Therefore they are mine. I am not held responsible for my husband's liabilities. And what then? If my husband's credit era will not be lenient, sbould His wire five ap her possessions and leave biin Absolutely no w?.y oat of difficulties, ana no opportunity to retrieve losses? I. tec. though merely a woman, and though I know nothing of business, would be utterly just I. too. have cont.dered this matter carefully and witb?-i prejudice. Mr. Winthrop. and an: .decided as to action. Is this the best that you can say to me. Mr. Earle?" Palmer Earle frowned somewhat upon his counsel, but he beld stiil such ? ^ f?f * Kl?*> #liot Iia /*/?!?1?9 n/?f priiCVi kit 11 U lis UiUi IUM1 UV VUUiU uv? dispute bit decision. If. hearing what this woman had said, he held tj his former course, he his client, would fodow out his action also. lie was no sentimental woman to be weakened by ft pretty face or a pretty voice. After ftlL as he had not yielded to Graham's counsel, why should he yield to Graham's wife? Merely because she was a beautiful woman? Business oad sentiment went 11] together. He would not hare been tested In that room that day bad he been governed by bis heart instead of bis bead. There was too mncb weak yielding in the world as it was. "What can I say to yon. Mrs. 43r?k?v' be answered. In a leu corjfeyp' -v-- ^ 2. Krocl KATE LUDLCJM., INNZJi'S Sox#, IBS. J dial, although thoroughly courteous voice. "I regret most heartily that circumstances are such as they are. It would afford me much pleasure to grant your wish, but as Mr. Winthrop sees no new way out of the matter. I fear it must stand as It is. I yielded to your wish to meet us here when communicated by your husband's lawyer. greatly against my inclination, be cause It looked so utterly Impossible of I bringing better results, and a refusal I Is bard at tbe best of times. Nevertheless. as I stated before. I desire always to be just, and I acceded to your wish. If there should come any better adjustment in the future. I. among your friends, shall be much gratified. Of course, as you say. you know little of business., and what is simplest justice may appear very hard to you." "I thank you," said Alecia. quietly, "for your courtesy, Mr. Earle. I. too. wish there might have been a better end!ng. I asked for justice and you feel that you have been just from the first It may not so appear to me? being a woman and knowing so little of business?but If you arc convinced of your right I have nothing further to say. I wish you both good morning/' She bad risen and the two men with her. still exceedingly proud and quiet in her beauty, not so mucb as tbe quiver of an eyelasb proving bow sorely she was hurt. She turned toward tbe door. Jobn Wintbrop crossing to open it for ber. tbe slow, cold words upon ber lips, bending ber bead graciously to them as a queen might do. Though she were wounded to tbe death sbe would still be proud. 'I have tried, but I have signally failed." she said, in passing John Wintbrop at the doorway. "I think It is to you that I owe my failure, Mr. Wintbrop!" CHAPTER Vn. TTNDEB UQHT WORDS. Pretty Mis* Catberwood was crying! Not in wli t grief, but very softly, as though It wxte a flower sue nau iosx, or some pet bird, like the food, tboughtles* child-woman she was. She sat upon the sands, just at the bend In the beach that shut her off from the hotel and pavilion and the bathers in the surf. Her red lips were quivering with grief, but very kissable still, and although weeping had somewhat flusheu the delicate face, she was more fair than Aphrodite or Ariadne?said Lane Leland, discovering her, standing on the sandhill above her. "Sweetheart!** he said, going softly down to her and kneeling upon one knee at her side?they were alone? "what has happened that you are here like this, ana so sad? Let me shar? your sorrow, whatever it may be, and so lighten it for you!" Like a startled child, her black eyes were raised to bis face, and then the buds were unclasped from around her knees and covered her face, and in the first moment of companionship she sobbed very pitifully, her head upon his shoulder where he had drawn it 'Then, the woman conquering the child, she withdrew herself from his embrace, winking very hard and fast to 6bake the trace of tears from her lashes and smoothing her rumpled hair. "It is go very, very hard, this blow upon Mrs. Graham, Lane! She is so sweet and so brave! I loved her?I just could not help it, when she wrs here; and I think, 1 think she liked me ?a little! I want to go to her. Lane, and comfort her. and let her know that 1 do care for her friendship. She seemed to think that 1 would not care for it after that day.'' "Why not write to her?" suggested Lane, gently, never quite certain of pleasing this small tyrant of bis. /.on ifA tA tun* tphiin I# j possible. Bess, dear!" But Miss Bess did not see it in that light. "That wouldn't do at all. Lane!" she protested, poking the sand busily into a tiny heap with the toe of one boot "I shall go to her this very day. The ihorning steamer has gone. I know, but Mr. x*riestly will take me across in the Banjo?that was her favorite boat. too. Lane?and 1 shall remain with Aunt Wright over night in tte city. She will be glad to have me. in her loneliness. Poor, beautiful Mrs. Graham!" "And who will go with you to the city. Bess':" The great eyes turned upon him were the old saucy black eyes now. "As though I am incapable of trav eling alone, sue saiu, seornruwy. -a the nineteenth century, too! I scarcely think any bears will eat me. Sir (Jalabad.' "Well," said her lover, with a lover's foolish fondness, "you are sweet enougu to eat. Miss Independence, and I will not allow you to travel alone. Pray, where is your chaperon?" "Mrs. Wilis' She will remain here, of course, to welcome me upon my return. Vke the prodigal daughter. Klue Be??rd. 1 am going in at once to dress. I only came out here to have my little mourn before I started, and you must follow me even here. Thiuk of the whole long day of my absence and be very nice to me while 1 am here, Mr. Lane." "1 shall think of nothing of the sort." be retorted coolly. "I nui going to the city myself tbis uiorniuj: to see (irahaui. '1'liere is room irtugh In tne Baujo for an extra passenger, aud Mrs. Ellis will give you into my cbarge uutil I baud you over to Mrs. (irabam. This blow ui>ou them is very heavy. Who would have thought it of such a man? Solid as a brick, everybody said. But bis wife has a fortune iu her own right, you know. That is better tlt.u total loss." It was Alecla's wish that no one except those obliged to know should learn 01 ner loss 01 icrtune; ami iier ( bus-band. seeing that it was a heart wi*b. yielded to her. So even their most intimate friend did not know the extent of their reverses. Mi*s Catherwood was intrusted with mazy intuugtB if sympathy from , I those at the Surf Hotel who bad known tbe Grahams even so slightly as to be upon only speaking acquaintance. Tbe magnificent bouse on tbe avenue was closed and tbe shades drawn down, uo sign of life about it as Miss Catberwood and Leland ascended tbe steps, lot even at tlrst receiving an answer to their ring. "Perhaps they have gone ay." said Bess, a pucker of perplex. * between her brows. "If tbey hav .?st everything. Lane, of course this lovely house must go. too. It just makes me wish to cry, it is so wicked." Her lover would not allow even the ghost of a smile to stir his lips, thoug i he was inwardly ]>ondering the strange freaks of women?especially this woman?who could be at once so cliildisli and so womanly; variably, in truth as the winds of heaven. But he was growing wise, this lover of hers, and made no reply to her charming'speech; and presently they were admitted Intc the silent house, and Alecia came down to greet tbem, pal: exceedingly, but very beautiful. "You are so beautiful always and sc brave, dear, dear Mrs. lira nam: - mur mured spoiled Miss Bess, with bei two bauds holding tbe slender baud extended to ber In welcome, wbile the violet eyes met the black eyes tender ly. "I could not stay away. And wc are so sorry, all of us, about this. And the girls sent their love, and thej cried?some of them; and I don't know how to tell you that I am so sorry, sorry, sorry! What are you, any way Mrs. Graban. that nothing spoils yoi or mnkes you crossV" Alecia smiled down into tbe blaclf eyes of this warm-hearted friend. She drew her with her down upon a soft near Lane i.?laud, tbat be should b< included at once in the conversation "It is wonderfully kind of you all,' she said, "to tnink of my husband and me at luis time. It is an anxious time of course. You would scarcely recog nize my husband; he is so worried about not being able to meet bis lia bllities tuat he frets himself thin. Bu he is so thoughtful of me always,' jjhe added, swiftly, lest they should wrong him fcr an instant, "and tbinki inor? nf mv comfort than of any thing." "He'd be Just horrid if he didn't!* murmured Miss Bess, emphatically with a soft pat on the hand she held "I don't believe even a bear woulc bite you, dear iirs. Graham." "And, after all," said Bess, comfort ingly, "there is your own fortune, Mrs Graham. It Isn't as though you bat nothing left. You have more monej than 1 even now." Not a muscle of Alecia's fac< changed to betray her. Her handi were steady under the soft finger upon them, and her voice even whei she spoke. "It is sweet or you to oe so tnougni ful," she said. "If only it all wen over! I dread this time more thai later. We will leave the house ai once. It is no longer ours, and W( could not remain longer than neces sary to ma**, other arrangements Afterward I think wc shall leave th< city. It will be best to go away, yoi know. My husband has been unde: such severe trials that he will nee< the change." 'And you?" queried Miss Cather wood, softly. "You must think 01 yourself sometimes, Mrs. Graham." A slow color deepened in Mrs. Gra ham's fac*. * A a Ana *K(nba g\t ma " thl AO C?CiJ vuc lUiuao V* M*V| ? >< said, "and for me, what Deed is then for me to think of myself. Miss Cath erwood? And amon<; those friendi who do think of us is Mr. Bensonhurst He is untiring in bis efforts to cbeei Harold nnd to keep blm from any un pleasantness in bis power. I wil frankly acknowledge my falling am say that I did not believe there wai so much good in him, Mr. Leland.'' "A fellow couldn't help being th< best be knew how for you and you! husband, you know!" said Leland. im pulsively. "Still, there Is more ii u rigor y Kensonuurm mau out* nuun believe until one knows him. I knov him. lie is solid right through. If b< is somewhat given to taking life easy Mrs. Graham." "Yes," said Alecin. gravely. "W< have fou~d him true indeed, Mr. Le land." And by and by Lane Leland took hii leave; but Miss Cntherwood remains with her friend at ber request. (To be continued.) General Chaffei'i Little Daughter. General Chaffee has a little daugh ter who is at school not many mita from New York City who lias asket her father one favor when he return from China?she wants a beuutlfu f>mlir<>idf>n>il Chinese narasol. Not on of tin* paper kind that may be fount anywhere, but a really beautiful sill parasol that she cau keep until she ii a grown woman. Whether the fathe can graut this request is doubtful. Hi has opposed looting in every forn since he has been in China, and bai objected eveu to making many pur chases of Chiuese goods. lie bough a number of beautiful piece* of em broidery soon after he reached China but as they were packed ready to sent home the trunk was broken into an< the embroideries stolen.?New Yorl Times. A LMicrlmliuktlng Jury. In a little Western towu. the othe day. the most popular citizen sound ly whipped u tough character, and t vindicate the majesty of the law th offender was brought up for trial. Th Inrv were out uhout two minute* Well." said the judge, "what hav the jury to sayV "May It please th court," responded the foreman, "wt the jury, find that the prisoner Is no guilty of hittin' with inteut to kill, bu simply to paralyze: and he done it. j The verdict was received with ap I plause. and the prisoner received ai j ovation.?Argonaut. What Napoleon Ewapedt There never used to be so mucl com|K'tition In brains as there is now If Napoleon was living ;u this cell rury lie wouia pronahiy ue a ary goou clerk.?New York Vrvtf. It is a favorite business aphori?m tha three partners were never known to g< along. The Austrian parliament has a wait cr among it* members. -IjJi.: 1 * Losxlki I RECALLMTTDEI CHIEF OF POOSH&H THECOfflMiELECTR SWOSSOR__^ ' /r Ha -y-"v EAD Is the sachem of the j 1 I 1 Poose-nah-tucks. Long live | | J the new sachem! A few ] - ; weeks ago. in the little reser- < | ration cemetery near Mastic, on the ' | ! sooth shore of Long Island, midway I | j toward the eastern end. there was laid I j away with all pomp and honors befit- < > I ting his dignity, Richard Ward, other- 1 ? ' 6EAC03 ' 'MESH" BBiOUI, XOSfHTEE , FOB OBAXD SACHEM. j wise lineal descendant of Chief Tobaguss, the great sachem of one of the __ ! most powerfai of island tribes. . j More than eighty years of nge. for j | half a century this patriarch ivas the j guide, philosopher and friend of the little liandfnl of tribal survivors of the } primal Un-ca-cbogue stock. In all \ matters of boundary disputes, social . usages, religion and politics. Chief i Ward was the supreme judge. Although not able himself to read, it . was he who urged upon the authorities , the necessity of supplying the reserI ration with a suitable school house t and a competent white man teacher. 5 It was be who built the church and . Insisted that every man. woman and ? child of the reservation, numbering ? about 100 souls, attend with becoming i regularity. r" Chief Ward's successor is to be cho i i icq by popular rote or too remnams I of tlie once powerful tribe. They will . | meet od the second Sunday of June f ! next, on tbe reservation grounds on the | banks of tbe River Forgo, and with | tongs and speechmaklng elect a worj tby follower of sucb a worthy sachem. ; | Tbe present and most logical candis , date for tbe high and sacred office 1* - j "Mesh." otherwise known as "Deas ! con," Bradley, another descendant of . | tbe parent Un-ca-cbogue stock, a man | r : of great force of character and Influ . ence with bis people, understanding 1 j well tbelr needs. Tbe nominated chief 1 I was born and raised on the reservation i | and seldom moves very far from his bome. i I A visit to the Poose-pah-tuck colony r is interesting. It may be rcacbcd by ICBOOL CHILDREN OF THE RESERVATION. a fair sand and shell road from the railway station at Mastic, which is * something more than half way from s ! New York to Montauk Point, the east1 j era extremity of Long Island. The 8 Indians hpwever, true to their tribal I i Instincts, prefer the trail which leads B j in a circuitous way along the Suk-aJ neck River. In attempting to follow 1 ' this difficult frail was quickly lost in 8 ! the great rolling snnd dunes, thatched r with ragged fir and scrub oak and care petod with pine needles and purple 3 ' wlntergreen. ! t? ion ftinstlr 1nn??lp without one re * lleviug cvldcace of the handicraft of 1 man. One aspects almost at any mo r JACOB WARD. LINEAL DESCEND SACHEM. BY THE GRAVES it cient to stumble upon a band of Mod ?- **? ? In />nnn>>ll nf 1 UUiS UUU lll-l'll'imiiuw ih > ??"- -war, smoking tlie pipe of peace and ,a swearing eternal enmity to tlie envious Massapiquas on tbe west, and the war ?.?^ ___________ dry orLq )EM?F \U.i TDCKSj* M the l&Te V.hiki of irvs pvr\ *\v>cVs, Jke Corchaugs on the north of them. As approach is made toward the Forge River, however, there are evilences of a kindlier bounty of nature. The reservation Itself is a fruitful, rectangular plot about 170 acres in extent, partly under cultivation. It Is jwned by the Indians in absolute commonwealth. There are church and a schoolbouse, together with the several little cottages scattered about over the fertile slopes, all in contrast with the grand mansions of the sammer sojourners, whose turrets aud gables ? -? " - ** Dl.n. .1,(1 I arc Keen utyuuij iuu rui^c u>i? aver toward the purple sea. The original grant of the reservation reads like a page of history, and Is a document of Interest, as well as picturesque as a specimen of "English as he Is wrote." Jacob Ward, son of the late sachem, la a mau wbo takes pride In preserving the ancient spirit of the tribe, and relates with enthusiasm the history of the Long Island Indians. His cottage on the reservation is In the centre of a large plot of ground, which he cultivates in summer. He Is known as the best banter on the reserve. Deer. fox. rabbit, grouse, partridge, quail, raccoon. opossum, mink and m us knit abound In tbe neighborhood, and In the winter season the Indians exist on the fruits of the rifle and trap. Poverty may reign, but none Is too poor to own a good rifle and a well trained setter. "We are,all one family," said the son s y 'i.si^ -'i '' '>TT THE RESERVATION1 MEETING HOCSB. of the sachem. in an Interview for the Herald. "There are few of us left, and we stand together with brotherly affection. You know. Long Island was peopled by Indians all the way from Kings County on the west, where the Canarsie tribe was located, away to Montauk Point, wbere the Sbinnecocks and Moutauks held forth. "The Rockaways were where Hempstead and Newtown now are. the Merrlcks were In the middle Island, the Massapequas wbere Islip stands, the Matinecocks the Glen Cove and nuntington districts, the Xesaquakes at Stoiy Brnok. tu* Sctaukets at Wading River, the Corcbaugs by Peconic Bay, the Mauhassets near Shelter Island. etc. The iatter tribe was perhaps the most powerful, being able * d-UtUa, mAn In TO pur UO ll'SH IUOI1 OW UjjUIIU, mcu ... the field, but our tribe, the Un-cachogues. were likewise warlike and possessed of richer both Id lands and seawan ? that Is. Indian money ? the wampum, or white, and pague. or the black, currency of the tribes. The former was made from the stock or stem of the periwinkle, quantities of which are tp be found about here, and the latter cut from tne purple heart of the quohaug. or hard shelled clam. "So rich was the Island In this 'money' tbat throughout the State it was known as Sea-wan-hacky, or Island of Shells?in other words, riches? and. of course, it was the object of repeated Invasions by the mainland tribes who coveted this wealth. "Years ago the Indians on the reserve lived in wigwams, but with the coming of "outsiders' and the intermarriage of Africans and Indians the remnants of the tribe tQok to cot' | I ANT OF THE FIIIST GRAND OF niS FOREFATHERS. tag?B. Famous 'Queen Becky* was the last of the trila' to cling to her wigwam in preference to the white man's mode of shelter. "We are ruled by three trustees un \ JGISL&MI !; bp I !/ der the chief, who Is also first deacon ! of our church. 'Mesh' Bradley was second deacon till the death of my father, the sachem of the tribe, and now Deacon Bradley is the most likely successor. He Is a good man and beloved by all the tribespeoplc both j liirru uu iuc i cdci ?c uuu v??v ?? uv?v, ?v? many of as ere scattered. "Every Jane we have a reunion, and sometimes our 'brothers* from other tribes join us. Last June was tbe farewell of my father to his people, for he foresaw his end and bade one j and all goodby. It was a very affect- j Ing scene, and will long remain in tbe j memory of the younger generation. I This coming June we will have anotber reunion and elect our chief. Thus; Is our tribal interest kept up and our j people held together." ? New Y"" Herald. Chair of St. Aujrn*tt n?. The chair of St. Augustine, In tbt Royal Museum at Canterbury, whicb is claimed by the Bishop of Hereford on behalf of the vicar and church war- j dens of Stanford Bishop, says tbe Lon- j don Dally Graphic, was purchased by! the late Mr. James Johnston from tbe aovtnn nf Stanford Bishon Church, who bad rescued It from being convert-1 ed into firewood. It was afterward j used as a garden seat, and on tbe j deatb of Mr. Johnston tbe cbair passed j Into the bands of Mr. E. Cocks John- j stone, by whom It was presented to Canterbury. Tbe present holders of tbe relic strongly object to part witb J it, on the ground that the proper place J for St Augustine's cbair is in tbe city i where be founded bis first See. Tbe j chair is believed to have been used by i St. Augustine on the occasion of his ?*l-~ 1- PI.>lc?Un I conference wuu iuc van/ kunsuau i bishops somewhere in tbe neighbor- j hood of Stanford Bishop. It is made entirely of oak. and is devoid of nails or metal work, and is declared to be a typical specimen of tbe work of tbe j carpenter in tbe first six centuries of | Romaa rule In Europe, corresponding' in style and construction with a Soman solium or chair of authority. It is oblong in figure, tbe outside measurement giving thirty-two Inches in breadth and twenty-two inches from front S back, and It Is deep backed, THE BEPUTED CHAIR OT ST. ACOUSTIX*. with closed aides or neons to support the arms. There are evidences, also, i tbat It formerly possessed a beard on which to rest the feet Restrain the NnlMorr. It Is proposed to tax posters In New York, and legislation is now being sought for this purpose. The idea is to regulate the business and make it less flaring and obtrusive, to the detri ment of the landscape. The measure is not prohibitive in its provisions, but It is so framed that posters and bills ; may be displayed on the condition that a tax be paid on them at the rate of one cent for each two square feet of surface. One-third of this revenue is | to go to the State and two-thirds to j the county where the poster is dis- ! nlnved. This is no new thing. Fosters i are taxed in every country In Europe, and %iofe countries are benefited In 1 more way* than one. The tax has l>een found to have a restraining Influence In various directions, and the posters i do not cover all outdoors.?Boston Iler- j aid. Cheap Coronation HmU. A searcher in by-past records write* J to the effect that seats at coronations i were not always so difficult to secure . as th *y will be nt the ceremony of the crowning of King Edward VII. At the coronation of Edward I. seats could be obtained for a farthing. At the cereI monies of Henry VIII.. Edward VI.' i and Queen Mary the price was a groat.) ?? Hnnnn RHrnlmth's tile CharSC rofcC1 to sixj>encc. From that time the price gradually rose from a shilling to ten guineas, which was reached at the corouatlou of George III. At (Jueen Victoria's coronation the rates for son's in th? Abl>ey was much higher.?Fall j Mall Gazette. Auloniobllr* In ISrlclnm. A11 owners of automobiles in Del- \ glum have now to pay au annual tax. For cars up to six horse power the rate Is fifty francs per year: over six horse power sixty francs. The jienalty for j a false declaration is 1<ni fraucs and , from one to three days' imprisonment. A Forbidden Langnnce. In Poland It is a peu.il offense to speak Folifli iu nny public- ro^or*. A full growu elephant c.iu carry three toes on Its back. SELF-LOADING PISTOL. Hew Waapon J mat Introduced Into tbm M|Uw Armj. Tbe famous National Arm Works of 'lege. In Belgium, hare for pereral ears been carrying on trials in tbe uanufacture of self-loading firearm* nd a self-loading pistol, of the aoalled Browning system, invented by be above works, has proven to be of uch an efficiency that tbe wbole Belrian Cavalry regiments have been quipped with this weapon. Up to tbe year 1803 tbe self-loading necbanism bad only t>een applied to boulder weapons (rifles), but during ' bat year several manufacturers of fire* inns tried to apply this mechanism ilso to pocket pistols, and not without success. Tbe first known self-loading >istol was that invented by and named lftvr Bergmann-Gaggenau. followed 1 soon by similar inventions of Kromar, Sorcbardt and others. But all these in* renters used the retrospective gas pre#- V sure of the firing for the mechanic*) ictIon of opening, discharging, loading ind shutting. An improvement in this system hat now been made in the Browning pistol. Tbe entire weapon la nt stnnl Tho hurw>l hai a on libra UiHVb v? cwv?> ? ? - ? , of 7.G5 millimeters, and a length of 102 mlllJ meters, while the wbols weapon is 1G3 millimeters long. The hard-lead cartridges are copper-nickel A PP2 Ail AXCE OP TK! WtOWXIN O PISTOL,' plated, and weigh 4.8 grains, contain* lng 0.2 grains of smokeless powder The efficiency of the pistol is so great that at a distance of 720 feet tbe ball '? ' ~ I?aK *U(aL? /tub Ka?mI 81111 pierwi a inviutu iiuv* u>? ??w?| The magazine cnn receive seven sharf i cartridges, but by pulling one of tben V into tbe barrel by means of tbe sledge* j eight cartridges may be provided for* The pistol is extremely flat, tbe eztcr ior diameter of the barrel being only fifteen millimeters, on advantage on account of which the weapon Is also appreciated In Belgium by tourists and bicycle riders. The mechanism of th? pistol Is worked throughout by an ln< genious system of springs, and tbla cossTsrcnox or thjs pistol. 1 Is said to be the great advantage ever I tlie other self-loading weapons. I Pnroc to Contain th? Keys. 1 It is common for persons to use a key 9 ring and chain to secure a number of B keys together, and such connection pre- 1 vents their los9 and enables them to be 5 readily found when carried in the fl pocket with other articles. A knife. H various kinds of charms, smokers' n utensils and other requisites for a gen- 8 tleman's use are often attached to tb? I ring with the keys, the articles being I sometimes of considerable value and I liable to be seriously injured by rust , I or dampness. There is also a tendency I to wear out the pocket In combining I nil these implements in a bunch, M I they seldom He flat in the pocket. Ben* I jainin F. Griscom has designed the I purse shown in the drawing as a pro* 3 tection to both the pocket and its con* I tents. It is formed of two sections of nj leather of oval shape, sewn together at Eg the sides, with au opening at one end, fl tbrjBgb which the chain connects with 8 the ring, the opposite end having a B snap button to secure the loose flaps B when the keys are not in use. When a I PROTECTS DOTH POCKET AXD COXTE5TS. key or other utensil Is needed the purso I# withdrawn from the pocket by a pull on the chain, the flaps being then pulled apart and the ring allowed to drop out for selecting the desired article. What Bwomci of Old ShoM. Few persons know, or care portion* larly, what Incomes of the thousands upon thousands of pairs of old shoe* thai i:;.prov:<ieni ->ew iorkm >an m aside every day. When they buy new I footwear, nine out of ten perron* leare H their old shoe* in the stole where they ffl make their purchase. thinking, no doubt, that the "east off*" are of no H further use and fit only for the city'd n refuse heap. Not so. however, foroltl fl shoe* an- a source of income and l?en-. fl etit to thousands of persons. In the H first place, the clerks In the large I stores collect ill the old shoes turned I over to them by customers, and every, 9 few days re!l them for n small sum a fl ji;:ir to iv;r.il::r dealers in them. While H the amount received by the clerk for s H single pair !* inconsiderable, his week- Ifl ly income is substantially increased by his aprjrrejrate receipts from this source, $1'. $.') and even $r> a week ix-itijr noiu- h ins unusual for elerks in the lar>,-e*t ffi Khoe to obtain. The dealer H makes a snuz sum by having the old S shofs reimired and tiien wiling tlietq gj to ih?> poor of this city nod tlio negroes of tin- South. To the latter das# bv far tin- greater part of the supply goes.?Xe\r York Tribune. ?